Former Trump attorney Jenna Ellis reads a statement after pleading guilty in Atlanta on Oct. 24, 2023, to one felony count of aiding and abetting false statements and writings in the Fulton County election subversion case.
Jenna Ellis, a former attorney for Donald Trump, has entered into a cooperation agreement with the Arizona attorney general regarding the “fake electors” case. Ellis is one of 18 individuals charged in connection with an alleged scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Arizona.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced that Ellis has agreed to collaborate with prosecutors and is prepared to testify in court. As part of the deal, the state will drop nine felony charges, including fraud and conspiracy, against her.
“This agreement represents a significant step forward in our case,” Mayes stated. “I appreciate Ms. Ellis for her cooperation, which is crucial as we pursue justice. Her insights will be instrumental in proving our case in court.”
Ellis’s legal team asserted that she had no role in the alleged fake elector scheme. “We are grateful that the Arizona Attorney General’s Office dismissed all charges against Jenna Ellis, confirming that she was not involved in this situation,” attorneys Matt Brown and Matt Melito stated. “Jenna was assured she was not a target, and her cooperation reinforces her commitment to truth.”
The indictment charges eleven individuals, including former Arizona Republican Party Chair Kelli Ward and state Senators Jake Hoffman and Anthony Kern, with signing deceptive documents asserting Trump won Arizona’s electoral votes. Other notable Trump associates, such as Mark Meadows and Rudy Giuliani, are also facing allegations in the case.
Ellis previously pleaded guilty in a separate case in Georgia concerning election subversion efforts.
